Should christians take part in military service?

The question on whether it is morally or spiritually right for Christians to take part in military service has lingered in the minds of many people who grow with passion for military service, but because of lack of proper spiritual and moral analysis on Biblical perspective of war, many young people raised in Christian homes finally give in to keep-safe pressure from parents and guardians. Hence, most are prevented from pursuing their passion, and forced to hustle elsewhere. No wonder we have myriad challenges in the military with cases of soldiers absconding duty rampant. Sheer lack of passion!

Historically, opinions are divided on whether to serve as non-combatants or men of arms. Battlefield stories have been narrated about pastors and priests working in the military who undergo gun-handling lessons at least for self-protection, due to nature of working conditions.

Moral Dimension